MARTIN Jol says he is hopeful of tying up a new deal with Andy Johnson and insists the striker is integral to his plans.

The former Everton and Crystal Palace marksman, who netted in the 4-0 win against Crusaders on Thursday night, has only one year left on his contract and his name has been linked with other clubs, including west London neighbours QPR.

But the Fulham boss is convinced 30-year-old Johnson can finally put an injury-ravaged 2010 behind him this season and does not want him to leave.

"Yes he is part of our plans for the season," Jol confirmed. "We are talking with him, or his agent, so there's no problem.

"I feel there's a lot more goals in Andy Johnson. Every game when I see him, he's quick, he works hard and he can score goals.

"I think he's got three already, so that is what you want.- not the two or three goals he scored last year.

"He was not satisfied and that was probably because of his injuries and now hopefully we can keep him fit."